multiple sclerosis

noun

Synonyms of multiple sclerosisnext
: a demyelinating disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or the spinal cord and associated especially with partial or complete paralysis and jerking muscle tremor

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There’s also a man who recently got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is looking for a wife who can support him through the disorder. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026 Outside of her career, which includes early stints at Sony Pictures TV, Current TV and MTV, Bulochnikov-Paul has been an advocate for finding a cure and changing the perception about multiple sclerosis. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 The update comes after Applegate was admitted to the hospital in late March amid her battle with multiple sclerosis. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Christina Applegate has shared a first look at her life outside the hospital following a months-long stay amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiple sclerosis

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiple sclerosis was in 1885

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multiple sclerosis

noun
: a disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or spinal cord resulting in symptoms (as weakness or paralysis in the arms or legs or loss of balance and muscle coordination) that usually come and go

Medical Definition

multiple sclerosis

noun
: a demyelinating disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or the spinal cord and associated especially with partial or complete paralysis and jerking muscle tremor

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